2014 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME POSTS BIG NUMBERS

2 years ago

The 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and its surrounding festivities posted big numbers as fans consumed the event and connected with the best baseball players in the world in countless ways. As the action on the field resumes today, following are some of the highlights:

11.34 million

Viewers for the 85th All-Star Game, the largest average audience for the event since 2010

$8,575,800

Donated by MLB and the Minnesota Twins, the largest legacy community contribution ever made by MLB and its host club

2.6 million

Canadians watched some part of the MLB All-Star Game on Sportsnet, making it the most-watched MLB All-Star Game in network history. Sportsnet has carried the Midsummer Classic since 2003.